C. 1915 JESS WILLARD FIGURAL WATCH FOB COMMEMORATING APRIL 5, 1915 WIN OVER JACK JOHNSON IN HAVANA, CUBA.
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Winning Bid:
$194.70
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Monday, January 16, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Session I January 2023 Sports
Item Description
2" tall heavy cast brass fob w/bronze luster formed as boxing glove, flanked by two American flags and 3/4 relief figure of Jess Willard at glove's center. Raised name appears above the "Great White Hope" w/"World's Champion" at bottom. Back has raised "Redeemer Of The White Race - Havana, Cuba - April 5, 1915" text, noting Willard's win over Jack Johnson, whom he knocked out in the 26th round to win the world heavyweight boxing championship. Small raised "Pat. Pending - Guinti Mfg. Co. - Prov. R.I. U.S.A." text at bottom. Traces of verdigris in the deep crevices on front but VF overall. Rare. Paul Muchinsky Collection.
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